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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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